Saint Martin church in Slatiňany, Gothic church in Slatiňany, Czech Republic.
Saint Martin in Slatiňany is an oriented church, originally single-nave and now three-naved with a hall layout. Its original Gothic presbytery survives with a three-sided end, while the west front holds a tower 33 m high, sandstone up to the parapet and topped by a brick pyramid with a stone cross. A first-floor corridor links the church to the chateau.
The church is first documented in 1350, though its Gothic presbytery survives from the 14th century. Repairs followed in 1769 and 1845. In 1888 Prince Auersperg commissioned builder František Schmoranz to enlarge it; from Easter 1891 the old nave was demolished, a 33 m tower of Škrovád sandstone rose, and two side aisles of 40 m² each were added. The church was consecrated on 13 November 1892.
The village name Slatina Svanconis, recorded in 1349, refers to the priest Svank. The church is linked to the chateau by a first-floor corridor, and its interior furnishings were paid for by parishioners' collections. A wooden cross on the east wall bears the dates 1914, 1926, 1941 and 2003.
The church is open to visitors during regular hours, and information about its architectural features is available on-site. Check ahead before visiting, as religious services may affect public access at certain times.
The tower, 33 m high, is built of Škrovád sandstone up to its crenellated gallery and topped by a brick pyramid carrying a stone cross. A first-floor corridor links the church directly to the château, and the interior furnishings were paid for by collections among parishioners after the 1892 consecration.
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